Chapter 234: The Star Luo City Coup, The Zhu Sisters Becoming Maids?
At that time, the families and forces within the Star Luo Empire that had already pledged allegiance to the Spirit Empire would respond one after another.
In this way, an entire nation could be taken without bloodshed, while the people of the Star Luo Empire would be far more willing to accept the transition.
In the days to come, once the people of the Star Luo Empire had completely integrated into the Spirit Empire and took pride in being citizens of the Spirit Empire, that would be the moment when the Spirit Empire truly erased the Star Luo Empire from existence.
"Good, begin the operation immediately."
"I'll leave all the Soul Douluo and above of the Star Luo Imperial Family to Old Chrysanthemum and myself. As for the rest of you, carry out the original plan without the slightest delay."
Gui Mei gave his orders.
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze shifted toward the imperial palace.
"Old Chrysanthemum, it's time to move."
The two figures vanished from the Zhu Clan Estate and silently made their way toward the depths of the imperial palace.
At the same time, the Zhu Clan Head lit a signal arrow and fired it into the sky above the estate.
With a loud explosion, colorful fireworks bloomed across the night sky.
Throughout Star Luo City, the families and forces that had long since sided with the Spirit Empire all rushed toward the imperial palace.
One signal arrow, and thousands of troops answered the call.
That was the secret signal between them.
In the darkness of the night, the Star Luo Emperor sat inside his palace, supporting his forehead with one hand, his brows tightly furrowed as he worried over the establishment of the Spirit Empire.
But at that moment, a sinister wind suddenly swept through the hall.
"Who's there?!"
The Star Luo Emperor sprang to his feet. Just as he was about to summon his martial soul and remain on full alert, a large hand shrouded in black mist suddenly seized his throat.
His eyes widened as he struggled to see through the black mist and identify the intruder.
"It's... you!"
At that moment, the Star Luo Emperor recognized both the man and his identity.
As a Spirit Hall Elder, Gui Mei was naturally someone the Star Luo Emperor recognized.
However, before he could finish speaking, Gui Mei crushed his throat with one hand.
The Star Luo Emperor was merely a Soul Douluo.
Faced with Gui Mei, whose soul power had reached rank 96, he had absolutely no ability to resist.
"My side is finished. Old Chrysanthemum's side may take a little longer, but it shouldn't be much."
Sure enough, a few minutes later, Yue Guan leisurely walked into the Star Luo Emperor's palace.
"Old Ghost, that old fellow from the Star Luo Empire has already been killed by me. Our mission is basically complete."
"Next, we'll leave the rest to those forces that have defected to our Spirit Empire."
Meanwhile, inside the First Prince's palace.
At this moment, Dai Weisi was kneeling on the ground, coughing up mouthful after mouthful of blood.
Standing before him was a stunning woman with elegant features, an incredibly voluptuous figure, and breasts so full that she couldn't even see her toes when she looked down.
Beside her stood a middle-aged man whose eyes radiated intense killing intent.
He was none other than the Zhu Clan Head, who had already pledged allegiance to the Spirit Empire!
As for the breathtaking beauty with the voluptuous figure, she was naturally Zhu Zhuyun, the fiancée of the Star Luo Empire's First Prince, Dai Weisi.
"Zhu Clan! What are you trying to do?! Are you planning to murder your own lord?!"
Dai Weisi glared at Zhu Zhuyun and the Zhu Clan Head before him. His eyes were bloodshot as he roared in fury.
"The Dai Clan has reached its end."
"If you must blame someone, then blame your Dai Clan for being too weak. You have no chance of defeating the Spirit Empire."
"Otherwise, our Zhu Clan would never have betrayed your Dai Clan."
The Zhu Clan Head spoke the cruelest truth.
What did it matter how close the two families once were? The moment you could no longer protect me was the moment betrayal became inevitable.
"Zhuyun, kill him."
The Zhu Clan Head gave the order to Zhu Zhuyun beside him.
Upon hearing her father's command, Zhu Zhuyun looked at Dai Weisi, once her fiancé. A trace of pity flickered through her eyes before disappearing just as quickly.
She drew a sharp dagger and slowly walked toward the defenseless Dai Weisi.
"Bitch! Damn bitch! Stay away from me!"
Dai Weisi struggled desperately, trying to crawl away.
But Zhu Zhuyun had no intention of letting him escape. The sharp dagger pierced straight into his heart.
"I... refuse... to accept this..."
With those final words, all life left Dai Weisi's body.
"Well done, Zhuyun. I wasn't wrong about you."
The Zhu Clan Head praised his daughter.
After killing Dai Weisi and thinking about how the Star Luo Dai Clan would be wiped out today, a faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhuyun's lips.
From today onward, the women of the Zhu Clan would no longer have to slaughter one another. At last, they could enjoy the family affection they had rarely experienced before.
"Zhuyun, your father has something to discuss with you. It concerns the future prosperity of our Zhu Clan."
"Yes, Father."
Zhu Zhuyun quietly stood at the side, listening attentively to her father's instructions.
"Here's the situation. Once the Star Luo Imperial Family is destroyed, you and Zhuqing will no longer be bound by your marriage engagements."
"From now on, the two of you sisters won't have to kill each other anymore. I hope that in the days ahead, you'll properly teach Zhuqing court etiquette and show her how to serve a man."
The Zhu Clan Head spoke slowly.
The moment she heard those words, Zhu Zhuyun lowered her eyes slightly, her heart filling with disappointment.
Even after escaping the marriage arrangement with the Dai Clan, the women of the Zhu Clan still could not escape their fate. In the end, they would still become tools for the family's ambitions.
Zhu Zhuyun could already imagine that after the Zhu Clan joined the Spirit Empire, her father would use her to establish ties with one of the great families or major powers of the Spirit Empire.
"Father, are you planning another political marriage?"
The Zhu Clan Head shook his head and continued explaining.
"No, not a political marriage. Even if I were far bolder and greedier, I wouldn't dare hope for something like that."
"The reason I want you to learn these things is to see whether the two of you have a chance to become maids."
"Maids?"
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes widened in astonishment.
She had never expected that this was all her father had in mind.
Even after joining the Spirit Empire, the Zhu Clan shouldn't decline to such a miserable state.
Although they wouldn't possess the same authority they once had in the Star Luo Empire, they would at least remain a major clan.
Did they really have to go this far?
Wait... a chance to become maids?
After pondering those words carefully, an unrealistic guess surfaced in Zhu Zhuyun's mind.
She looked toward her father, hope flickering in her eyes.
"Father... you're not referring to that person, are you?"
The Zhu Clan Head glanced at Zhu Zhuyun before nodding.
"Mm. I want to give it a try."
"After all, the women of our Zhu Clan possess gifts that ordinary women could never hope to match. Even in terms of appearance, the two of you rank among the finest on the entire Douluo Continent."
"Besides, you're sisters. That's a bonus in the eyes of men. I think there's a chance."
After receiving confirmation, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority. She cast her father a helpless glance.
"Father... you really dare to dream."
At that moment, Zhu Zhuyun genuinely admired her father's courage.
Yet when she thought of that man's legends and majestic bearing, she unconsciously licked her red lips as her thighs pressed together slightly.
Even if she could only become a maid, it would already be an enormous blessing for her.
As for receiving his favor, she didn't even dare to dream of it. Simply being able to serve him would already leave her completely satisfied.
End of Chapter
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